Celebrex 200 mg Capsule is used to reduce pain and swelling in muscles and joints. It treats painful conditions of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (pain and stiffness in the backbone), cervical spondylitis (wear and tear of spinal discs in the neck), and menstrual pain. Arthritis is a condition that causes swelling of one or more joints, resulting in pain and stiffness of joints that worsen over time.

Celebrex 200 mg Capsule contains Celecoxib, which works by blocking the cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme responsible for causing pain and inflammation in the body. Thereby, it helps relieve pain and swelling associated with different types of arthritis, spondylitis, low back pain, and menstrual pain.

Your doctor will advise you on how often you take this medicine based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience indigestion, stomach pain, diarrhoea, oedema, and flatulence. Most of these side effects of Celebrex 200 mg Capsule do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor. 

If you are known to be allergic to Celebrex 200 mg Capsule or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking Celebrex 200 mg Capsule . Do not consume alcohol with Celebrex 200 mg Capsule as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding. Celebrex 200 mg Capsule may cause an increased risk of severe heart problems like myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. It should not be used by a patient who has undergone recent heart bypass surgery or will have it. Celebrex 200 mg Capsule increases the risk of severe gastrointestinal conditions like bleeding, ulceration, and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal.

Celebrex 200 mg Capsule contains 'pain killers' primarily used to reduce pain and swelling in muscles and joints in conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (pain and stiffness in the backbone), cervical spondylitis (wear and tear of spinal discs in neck), menstrual pain. It contains Celecoxib, which works by blocking the action of cyclo-oxygenase (COX) enzyme in the body involved in producing certain chemical substances, such as prostaglandins, that cause pain and swelling. Thereby, it helps in relieving pain and swelling associated with different types of arthritis. 

Do not take Celebrex 200 mg Capsule if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Celebrex 200 mg Capsule may cause an increased risk of severe heart problems like myocardial infarction and stroke, which can be fatal. It should not be used by the patient who has had undergone recent heart bypass surgery or will have it. Celebrex 200 mg Capsule increases the risk of severe gastrointestinal conditions like bleeding, ulceration and perforation of the stomach or intestines, which can be fatal. Elderly patients are at greater risk for gastrointestinal bleeding problems so that the doctor can limit their dose. Celebrex 200 mg Capsule is not recommended for pregnant women, especially in the third trimester as it may cause harm the unborn baby (fetus). Therefore, pregnant or breastfeeding women are advised to consult a doctor before taking Celebrex 200 mg Capsule . Do not consume alcohol with Celebrex 200 mg Capsule as it may increase the risk of stomach bleeding or ulcer. If you experience weight loss, diarrhoea, pain or vomiting, please stop taking Celebrex 200 mg Capsule and consult a doctor immediately. These might be signs of worsening or Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis (swelling in the digestive tract).